as in to remain
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time
we stuck around afterwards to help clean up
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Recent Examples of stick around
That same year, General Motors rolled out a new top trim of the GMC Sierra, called the C3, which packed all-wheel drive, a stronger engine, and a nicer interior than other Sierras; by the following year, the C3 name was axed in favor of Denali, which has stuck around since.
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2025
Moreover, its 'endgame' activities are surprisingly solid, giving flight sim enjoyers more than a couple of reasons to stick around for hundreds of hours.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The family stuck around until the park closed to see the nighttime parade, but cast members informed guests it would be cancelled due to impending rain.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
That means getting more revenue from people who have already bought from you by giving them more reasons to stick around.
—Jon Stojan, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2025
Moreover, its 'endgame' activities are surprisingly solid, giving flight sim enjoyers more than a couple of reasons to stick around for hundreds of hours.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The family stuck around until the park closed to see the nighttime parade, but cast members informed guests it would be cancelled due to impending rain.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
That means getting more revenue from people who have already bought from you by giving them more reasons to stick around.
—Jon Stojan, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick around
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Kenwood’s program will remain the same, but Western’s will change to a Building Construction Management magnet, which will expose students to different areas of construction trades, such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing and carpentry.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Aug. 2025
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The love remained even as Alonso tested free agency for the first time last winter.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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To stay at Casa Carolina is also to support the hotel's commitment to sustainability, woven through the fabric of its operations in big ways and small.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Aston Villa Supporters’ Trust also asked for the club to freeze prices, in line with some other top-flight clubs, such as Liverpool, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City, who belatedly announced costs would be staying the same following supporter protests.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Simmons told the magazine that the two knew each other before the Apprentice from hanging around the same nightclubs, but that being president is a very different job than hosting a game show.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
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Gamble has been hanging around for a few episodes, brightening up scenes with his unabashed enthusiasm for Starfleet in general and his assignment on the Enterprise in particular.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
7 Aug. 2025
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As for other programs, long waiting lists for behavioral health programs are a problem in facilities throughout the state with thousands of inmates waiting to get into programs, according to a 2023 state audit.—
Melissa Brown,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Many will wait for a favorable exit because in venture capital and private equity, an exit is always a possibility.—
David Chou,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Stick around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20around. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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